Perth’s new apartment market recorded its strongest quarter of sales since Q4 2021, with 412 apartments sold in Q1 2026 and a record quarterly sold value of $537 million, according to Urbis’ latest Apartment Essentials results.

Urbis said the March quarter result reflects strong, highly product‑specific demand across both ends of the market, from more attainable projects delivering at scale, through to premium stock being absorbed by equity‑rich downsizers.&nbsp;

David Cresp, Partner at Urbis, said the key story in Perth is not demand, it is the market’s ability to convert demand into delivered housing.&nbsp;

“This is the strongest sales quarter since Q4 2021, and it reinforces that demand in Perth is real and it’s local,” David Cresp said. “But the task now is delivery, turning that demand into projects that can actually be built and completed.”&nbsp;

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<h2>Affordable product leads, premium demand remains resilient</h2>

Sales in Q1 were led by more affordable projects, with The Boulevard (SKS Group) recording 115 sales in the quarter, the presentation noting this is only the second time a single project has surpassed 100 quarterly sales. The project was able to offer more affordable housing product right next to a train station.&nbsp;

Palmyra West (Finbar) also delivered strong results with 28 sales in Q1, following 84 sales in Q4, with an average price of under $800,000, underscoring depth of demand for well‑located, attainable new stock.&nbsp;

At the premium end, Urbis said downsizer demand is continuing, with the results highlighting Romeo (Applecross, Finbar) recording 75 sales and reaching almost 50% sold in one quarter.

Jual (Shenton Park, Celsius Property) also posted a strong quarter with 28 sales, reaching 39% sold in one quarter.

Urbis noted that Perth apartment demand is not speculative, not investor‑led, and not uniform, describing it as localised, often equity‑driven and highly product‑specific, a pattern reflected in the polarisation between strong “attainable” performers and premium downsizer product.&nbsp;

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<h2>Prices underpinned by costs, and the delivery risk is growing</h2>

Urbis said pricing pressure is cost not demand‑driven: construction costs and delivery risk are now a central constraint, with the results noting build costs remain elevated and volatile, and that energy, fuel and labour uncertainty weigh on feasibility.

David Cresp said a growing challenge for private Build‑to‑Sell developers is simply securing a builder in the current environment.

“Developers are really feeling the pressure from a building market that was operating at capacity and securing a builder is challenging,” David Cresp said, adding that even where a builder can be secured, “trying to get to the price that makes the development financially viable is incredibly challenging in the current market.”&nbsp;

Urbis’ broader WA commentary also notes that industry remains at or above capacity with lot and housing creation, and that many builders are limiting new sales to manage stretched workforces and fixed‑price contract pressures, conditions that flow directly into apartment feasibility and delivery timing.

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<h2>Supply: improving later, but still constrained, and Perth lags eastern benchmarks</h2>

While near‑term supply remains constrained, Urbis’ forecast shows completions lifting “Supply is forecast to be back above 1,500 apartments per annum for the first time since 2019”, with 1,775 completions forecast for 2026, and volumes remaining above that level over the following years.&nbsp;

Looking further ahead, completions are forecast to reach 2,500 in 2028, with the report noting 32% of that total is social/affordable, reflecting the role of government‑supported delivery in rebuilding the pipeline.&nbsp;

However, Urbis said Perth remains behind comparable markets on pipeline scale. In a national comparison of projects under construction, the report shows under construction Perth Build‑to‑Sell (BTS) at 3,446 apartments versus the Gold Coast at 7,922. Mr Cresp said “The challenge for Perth is how to we grow the delivery pipeline”.

Urbis’ conclusion is that Perth’s market is increasingly defined by product discipline and delivery certainty, with the research identifying “delivery certainty is key” and calling out builder risk and procurement models as core success factors, alongside “timing and staging”.&nbsp;

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Perth apartment sales hit strongest pace since late 2021 as builder capacity tightens

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sammut-developments">Sammut Group</a> has secured development approval for its latest Brisbane apartment project, marking the Sydney developer’s next step in expanding its Queensland pipeline following the success of its debut Gold Coast development, Coast.

The approved project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/44-glen-road-toowong-qld-4066">44 Glen Road, </a><a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/toowong-qld-4066">Toowong</a> will deliver a 15-storey riverfront apartment building with 42 residences, significantly increasing the scale of the site’s previous approval for a smaller luxury scheme. Designed by Bureau^proberts, the development will comprise a mix of predominantly four-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments positioned to maximise Brisbane River and city views.

Sammut Director Julian Sammut said the group had been actively searching Brisbane for several years before identifying Toowong as the right fit.

“Brisbane was the right step for Sammut,” Sammut said.

“With the success of Coast we thought we should definitely look to do more in Queensland alone. We then pushed up to look at Brisbane. We've been looking for I'd say two to three years actually and it was hard to find the right location.”

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Sammut said suburbs including New Farm and Teneriffe were considered before the group ultimately focused on Toowong due to its strong downsizer demographic and limited supply of developable riverfront land.

The site was acquired off-market after what Sammut described as a lengthy negotiation and planning process, with the developer pursuing an uplift to the original approval.

“We are DA approved now which is very exciting,” Sammut said.

“We've had our change approval come through and we've obviously doubled the height, 15 storeys plus rooftop. We've got 42 amazing apartments that are going to be coming to market soon.”

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Bureau^proberts said the design responds to Toowong’s evolving urban character, balancing contemporary apartment living with the area’s established residential identity.

“A place where traditional Queensland living has taken place for centuries; Toowong is seeing a shift of contemporary influence, commercial and retail hubs mixed with well-considered residential offerings – all the while maintaining its character and charm,” the architect noted in planning documents submitted to Brisbane City Council.

The architecture practice said the project’s form was shaped by its riverfront setting, flood considerations, neighbouring building scales, and view corridors.

“They said the mix of four and two-bedroom apartments capture the ‘fundamental qualities of Queenslander living,’ translated into the context of a contemporary subtropical building.”

The development sits just off Coronation Drive within walking distance of Toowong’s retail precinct and the upgraded Regatta ferry terminal, while also benefiting from proximity to the incoming green bridge connection to West End. Sammut said the accessibility and amenity offering were central to the site’s appeal.

The approval adds to growing residential activity along the Toowong riverfront, joining nearby projects including Consolidated Properties’ Monarch Residences and Spyre Group’s ARC Residences.

Sammut secures approval for debut Brisbane apartment development in Toowong

Developer Lanevick is heading back into Sydney’s apartment market after focusing more heavily on the luxury townhouse and terrace sector in recent years.

Lanevick, founded and directed by Steve Maroun, is expecting to receive approval in the coming months for a new apartment development in Gladesville, with the aim to launch it to the market later this year.

The 51-apartment project, designed by Studio Johnston, will comprise a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments positioned toward the Hunters Hill downsizer market.

“Traditionally it’s been difficult for people in that market to downsize because there just hasn’t been the right product available,” Maroun said.

“We’re targeting buyers who might have 30 to 40 per cent of their house value sitting in the bank after downsizing.

“They still want good spacious entertaining areas, they still want quality design, but they also want flexibility and the ability to enjoy life a bit more after working hard for a long time.”

The project sits near Boronia Park and within close proximity to the Parramatta River foreshore, an area Maroun says offers more of a Hunters Hill lifestyle than a traditional apartment precinct.

“From a lifestyle perspective, it’s really more Hunters Hill than Gladesville,” Maroun said. “You’re close to the foreshore, close to parklands, and still connected back into the village precinct.”

From level four and above, apartments will capture water views&nbsp;toward Sydney Harbour. Communal amenity will include rooftop entertaining areas, wellness spaces, and a gym tailored toward owner-occupier buyers.

“We’ve really designed these apartments around that buyer coming from the Hunters Hill LGA and what they’re actually looking for in their next chapter.”

The proposed development has also been designed to respond to the changing character of the broader Gladesville town centre, where a growing number of mixed-use and residential proposals are expected to emerge over the coming years.

“Gladesville presented a rare opportunity to deliver a genuinely design-led residential project within an evolving lifestyle precinct, just moments from the growing Gladesville town centre, and we’ve approached the project with a strong focus on architecture, liveability and long-term community value,” Maroun said.

Maroun said Lanevick saw a first-mover advantage within the precinct as planning controls continue to evolve to accommodate greater housing density.

“We think there’s a real opportunity there that hasn’t really been serviced properly yet,” he said.

“There’s going to be a broader evolution of the whole Gladesville village precinct over time, particularly with more activation and mixed-use outcomes.”

The Venus Street proposal will include a commercial and retail component at ground level designed to contribute to that evolving streetscape activation.

“A big part of the thinking was how do you activate that area properly and create more vibrancy and amenity, which is what Hunters Hill has been looking for,” Maroun said.

Lanevick’s focus since 2020 has largely been on smaller-scale luxury townhouse and terrace developments. The developer recently completed Royale Randwick, also designed by Studio Johnston, where prices reached $3.65 million. The project was featured in the UDIA NSW 2026 Professional Development Prospectus and was also named a finalist for Development of the Year.

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Lanevick to cater for Hunters Hill downsizers with new Gladesville apartment development

Property developer One Living, backed by former Macquarie banker turned investment manager Chris Green’s investment firm, has unveiled plans to bring more institutional capital into housing to help address the national supply crisis.

The New York-based investor has focused his firm, GreenPoint Partners, on addressing the supply shortage hitting middle market housing in Australia.

It is backing the new One Living business to develop more than 1000 units along the eastern seaboard. The new firm is starting with a development on Mona Vale Road, on the border of Mona Vale and Pymble, in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, with around 140 apartments planned. They are eyeing off more sites across the city.

With cost pressures rising in the industry, One Living’s model is to be a vertically integrated developer-builder, so it can respond directly to the housing gap by removing the cost inefficiencies embedded in traditional residential delivery.

“We are building a platform designed to operate at scale and starting in a market where there’s a clear need for quality, attainable housing,” One Living joint managing director Joseph Scuderi said.

“It’s that missing middle – it’s that attainable end of housing… that’s what most Australians invest into and what Australians can actually afford.”

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GreenPoint Partners brings years of experience assembling and scaling real estate operating businesses across major markets. And Green sees a big opportunity in Australia.

“For its size, sophistication and importance to the community, Australia’s living sector has remained largely under-institutionalised, which represents significant opportunity,” Green said. “GreenPoint identified that gap, assembled the right team, and is backing One Living to build a platform that is aligned to market needs.”

Green said being a builder-developer would give the company the capacity and flexibility it required to deliver reasonably-priced homes.

“We want it to be at that attainable level; not super high end luxury but at that attainable level,” he said.

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One Living will undertake a component of affordable housing in its schemes, which it will own and operate, and it could also run build-to-rent on some sites.

Green praised local policy settings.

“The NSW government is being very supportive, strategic and pragmatic in terms of how do we generate more supply of housing,” he said. “We think it’s actually positive for development and the bit that’s been lacking at that attainable level is that it’s lots of relatively small private developers, whereas we want to create an institutional platform.”

One Living is also&nbsp;looking at high-density projects and could take on more institutional funding in the future.

“The way we will be able to achieve economies of scale is through size,” Green added.

One Living enters Sydney's new apartment market with Northern Beaches site acquisition

It's been several years since there's been an opportunity to buy a brand new townhome in Melbourne's coastal suburb of Mordialloc. Even apartment developments in recent times have been few and far between in the area.

Local developer LDS Property identified the gap in new housing, securing a site on White Street, directly opposite&nbsp;Woodlands Golf Club Mordialloc. They've recently launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/wm-residences-mordialloc-102-white-street-mordialloc-vic-3195">WM Residences</a>, just 13 townhouses which they have already started building.

Projects by Buxton Director Heath Thompson, who is selling WM Residences, says the townhouses x that perfect middle ground be

"Mordialloc residents have had limited options to downsize within the suburb, often forcing them to look elsewhere despite long-standing ties to the area," Thompson says.

"With very little comparable new supply coming to market, projects like WM Residences are well placed, particularly as buyers look to capitalise on current conditions amid constrained supply."

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The development, designed by regarded architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/ewert-leaf">Ewert Leaf</a>,&nbsp;adopts a deliberately restrained architectural approach, focusing on simplicity, durability and liveability rather than overt design gestures.

The boutique scale is central to the offering. With only 13 three-bedroom residences, each home is configured to prioritise functional layouts and everyday use, supported by private terraces and secure two-car garages.

Ewert Leaf’s design response leans into a calm, neutral material palette. Interiors are defined by oak flooring, white walls and soft finishes, creating a consistent and understated backdrop. The approach avoids trend-driven detailing in favour of longevity, with an emphasis on natural light and spatial clarity.

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Beyond aesthetics, the homes are designed to meet contemporary performance expectations. Each residence targets a minimum 6-star energy rating, incorporating double glazing, comprehensive insulation and all-electric Bosch appliances.

The project’s location supports a walkable coastal lifestyle, sitting within close proximity to Mordialloc’s foreshore, Main Street retail strip and the train station. Local cafés and dining venues, including Suburbia Deli and Hendriks Café, are within a short walk, reinforcing the area’s established neighbourhood character.

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While <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/mordialloc-vic-3195">Mordialloc</a> is often defined by its beach and pier, the project taps into other areas of day to day living, offering easy access to local food, casual dining and transport, rather than positioning itself purely as a lifestyle retreat.

WM Residences reflects a continued trend across Melbourne’s coastal suburbs towards smaller-scale, design-led townhouse developments, particularly on infill sites where proximity to amenity is already established.

With construction commenced prior to its market entry, the project aligns with a growing preference among buyers for developments with visible progress and defined delivery timeframes.

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WM Residences fills gap in Mordialloc townhouse market

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A Bendigo Bank site in Melbourne's eastern suburb of Camberwell has sold for $7.03 million under the hammer.
It sold on a sharp 4.2% yield.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-camberwell-502443590" target="_blank">4 Prospect Hill Road</a> property is a two-storey freehold building, with five-year leases to Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Ltd on the ground floor, and to CIPL Ltd over the first-floor office space.
The selling agents were Chris James, Chris Kombi and David Bourke of Fitzroys.
The 788 sqm building is on a 431 sqm site with dual frontages to Prospect Hill Road and the Market Place Carpark.
Bourke said the tenancy profile and dual frontages were key drivers and the sale reinforced the confidence in Camberwell Junction.
“The property is positioned near the Burke Road and Prospect Hill Road intersection, at the heart of the popular retail precinct, and the wider area has been the beneficiary of increased residential development on its doorstep,” he said.
“The introduction of developments such as Aerial, Solstice, Elmington, Middle Burke and others have recently brought hundreds of new apartments into the area.”
About 1,500 new apartments are in the pipeline around Burke Road and Camberwell Junction.
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Bendigo Bank site in Camberwell fetches $7 million at auction

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Adelaide Casino will expand facilities with a $330 million redevelopment to include a hotel, VIP gaming facilities, three new bars and three additional signature restaurants.
Graeme Stephens, Skycity Entertainment Group chief executive said they will increase the number of hotel rooms in the proposed development from 89 to 123, adding an additional floor to the plans for the expanded building, which will be the most luxurious hotel in Adelaide.
“We believe there is demand for more quality hotel rooms in Adelaide from both domestic and international visitors," he said.
“This provides a better-balanced product while also helping South Australia realise its full potential as a premium tourist destination.
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Skycity will also remodel the existing Adelaide Casino building in the historic Railway Station.
Graeme Stephens said Skycity will play a major role in what will be an amazing rejuvenation of the Riverbank Precinct, while also creating jobs and economic growth for South Australia.
“The redevelopment also secures Skycity’s position in the heart of Adelaide’s entertainment precinct, surrounded by multiple major demand drivers.’’
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Premier of South Australia, Jay Weatherill, is pleased to see the project moving forward.
“This re-development, and the wider development across the Riverbank Precinct is a welcome investment in the state.
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“We look forward to offering both locals and tourists the opportunity to enjoy a world class entertainment precinct.”
Adelaide Casino General Manager Luke Walker says he’s very excited by the opportunities the expansion will provide.
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“This development will transform Adelaide Casino into a truly integrated entertainment precinct for international, interstate and local visitors, as well as creating 800 jobs when complete and up to 1000 jobs during construction.
“I’m delighted Adelaide Casino will be joining the redevelopment of the Festival Plaza, which alongside the Adelaide Oval, the new Convention Centre, the upgraded Festival Centre, and the rest of the Riverbank Precinct will create a stunning entertainment space in the heart of the city.’’
The expanded development includes a boutique, all-suite hotel, new signature restaurants and bars, including a rooftop bar, and function spaces for up to 750 people for banquets and events.
“We’ve taken a fresh look at both our existing building and the design for the expansion.
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“We’ve redesigned interiors, revitalised social, entertainment, and gaming spaces, and relocated restaurants and bars,’’ Mr Walker says.
Early works on the site of Riverbank Precinct have been underway since early 2017 to prepare the area for the developments, which include a retail precinct, office space, open public spaces for all age groups and car parking.
Skycity has an agreement with developer Walker Corporation to lease 750 car spaces.
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Construction on the expansion of Adelaide Casino will begin in early 2018, following the completion of the early works.
The redeveloped casino and hotel complex is expected to be completed by third quarter 2020.
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Colliers International and JLL Hotels &amp; Hospitality Group are selling Iris Capital's stake in Sydney's Clovelly Hotel.
The hotel, overlooking Clovelly Beach is home to celebrity chef Matt Moran.
In February 2017, MorSol – a joint venture between Matt Moran and Solotel Hotel Group – secured a long-term leasehold interest in the Clovelly Hotel.
A triple net leaseback arrangement is part of the sale, as is Lessor ownership of the hotel licence and fifteen gaming machine entitlements.
Miron Solomons, Colliers Director, said the underlying intrinsic value of this property is exceptional and to find a beachfront investment of this size in Sydney especially with a tenant of this calibre is just so unique.
“The coveted triple net lease structure and fixed annual income growth make this a compelling annuity-based investment with great underlying property,” he said.
The sales campaign will close on 30th August 2017.
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Iris Capital's stake in Sydney's Clovelly Hotel to be sold

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A Chinese investor has snapped up a Melbourne CBD property, best known as the home of the Melbourne Theosophical Society, for an undisclosed sum though the selling agents from Savills said the yield was below 1 percent.
The 124-130 Russell Street building was fully leased, with short-term tenancies in place. It was expected to fetch around $20 million when it was listed in June.
The Society held the building for 45 years. MTS paid $180,000 for the property in 1972.
The recent transaction was through Nick Peden, Clinton Baxter and Benson Zhou of Savills. The transaction manager was David O’Callaghan of O’Callaghan Commercial. 
Peden said the property attracted strong investor and developer demand, with buyers flying in from interstate, China and South-East Asia to view the property. 
“Many local buyers were extremely keen to purchase this property, but they simply couldn’t match the fire-power of cashed-up private investors from Asia with the leading contenders in this instance being from Malaysia and China,” he said.
“We received intense interest in this asset from many potential buyers with the key attractions being the property’s super-prime position directly opposite the QT Hotel, its wide retail exposure, proximity to Melbourne’s retail core, and various opportunities to add-value once MTS relocates from the premises,” he said.
The property was sold following an expressions of interest campaign. 
Peden added that strategic east-end CBD properties are well positioned to profit from the apartment and population boom in central Melbourne, which will also lead to greater retail spending throughout the city in coming years.
The 1,654 square metre, five level, retail and office building sits on a 519 sqm site, zoned Capital City, with frontages to Russell Street and Melbourne Place.
It made a passing net income of nearly $159,566 per annum.
Baxter said pent-up demand for CBD properties in the $10-$30 million price bracket is quite pronounced with a tsunami of capital from Asia endeavouring to secure prime properties throughout the Melbourne commercial market.
 
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The Axxess Corporate Park in Mount Waverley by Dexus has seen three new tenancy commitments, following upgrades to the properties by the property group.
The three are Monash University, Mason Seir Turnbull (MST) Lawyers and Suncorp Group, with the deals brokered by Colliers International. 
Monash University has signed on for 4,800 sqm at 321 Ferntree Gully Road, MST has taken 1,800 sqm at 315 Ferntree Gully Road and Suncorp Group has a 1,100 sqm office space and a 3,000 sqm warehouse at 47 Gilby Road.
All three leases were struck on mid-term tenures.
The leasing agents were Travis Myerscough, Rob Joyes, Ash Dean and Kevin Tutty of Colliers. 
“There was a need to provide modern, functional facilities that matched the appeal of the well-serviced estate,” Myerscough said, referring to the refurbishment work by Dexus.
Amenities for staff includes cafes, a childcare centre, gymnasium, badminton courts, on-site mechanic and BBQ areas.
Dexus also recently completed the construction of two more fully fitted and furnished suites at 307 Ferntree Gully Road, Mount Waverley.
“These upgrades are part of Dexus’ portfolio-wide suite strategy, where space is subdivided and speculatively fitted out to attract smaller space users,” Myerscough said.
“Following the success of subdividing whole floors in its high-rise buildings in the city, Dexus sought to implement the approach in its suburban properties.”
Dexus has found a tenant for 307 Ferntree Gully Road, with toy manufacturer Funtastic taking up a 550 sqm tenancy while relocating from Chadstone Shopping Centre.
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Dexus finds major tenants for Mount Waverley business park

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Victoria’s economy continues its impetus with the strongest population growth in the nation and a major focus on jobs growth. Latest ABS figures reveal that the largest increases in employment were recorded in Victoria (up 103,900 persons) over the 12 months to May 2017. 
 Knowledge and Public service industries have been a key feature underlining the office leasing demand into the CBD which has continued its momentum with Savills latest research showing a significant lift in the June quarter over the previous 12 months.
According to Savills Associate Director, Research &amp; Consultancy, Monica Mondkar, 426,914 square metres of space was leased in the Melbourne CBD in the 12 months to June 2017 (leases greater than 500sq m), of this 79 percent was prime grade. Total leasing activity is up a staggering 54 percent on the previous corresponding period and 53 percent above the prior five year average of 279,612 square metres.
Ms Mondkar said Savills research also revealed a strong pre-commitment market at 164,942 square metres – up 237 percent over the past year, accounting for 39 percent of the leasing activity. Direct leasing activity continued its upward trend at 161,481 square metres, accounting for 38 percent of the total take-up.
Victoria’s steady economic growth was the key driver while the lure of attractive new Docklands space accounted for significant tenant migration within the market, said Ms Mondkar.
The State’s economy is expected to grow at 3.4 percent in 2017-18, above the national average of 2.9 percent*. “We expect this economic trend to continue with business optimism supporting growth in tenant demand, resulting in a higher level of leasing activity in the near term,’’ Ms Mondkar said. 
According to Deloitte Access Economicsfigures Melbourne CBD’s white collar employment grew by 25,000 workers from 2012 to 2017, and is forecast to rise by another 30,000 workers over the next five years, while Dun &amp; Bradstreet’s Business Expectations Index was recorded at 17.3 points for the third quarter of 2017, up from 12.4 in the previous corresponding period, and 8.1 points above the 10-year average.
Savills State Director of Office Leasing, Mark Rasmussen, said office leasing activity in 2017 featured an above average absorption of space, rising rents and falling incentives. 
He said whilst significant tenant requirements remained in the market - current enquiry levels (above 500sq m) are at 263,275 square metres for the CBD market – the outlook over the next 18 months was very positive. 
“The market has definitely continued to strengthen over the course of 2016-17 and especially since the federal election last year. We have seen a rebound in business confidence leading to the dramatic rise in pre-commitment activity. We expect this demand to continue in the medium term. 
“The Melbourne CBD office market has traditionally been home to a wide range of occupiers including Finance &amp; Insurance, Property &amp; Business and IT &amp; Communication, however tenant demand from the Government and community sector over the past two years has seen robust growth along with the rise in the sub-sector of Education’’ he said.
The Government and community sector was the dominant tenant sector, leasing 40 percent of the stock, or 168,219 square metres over the 12 months, while Property and Business services was second accounting for 24 percent, followed by IT &amp; Communication at 18 percent of the total office leasing activity. The Education sub sector absorbed 53,577 square metres of office space in Melbourne CBD over the past 12 months, up from 16,410 square metres leased a year ago, a massive climb of 226 per cent from the previous year. This unabated demand is expected to continue with current enquiry levels at 18,500 square metres to be leased in next six months.
Mr Rasmussen said net face CBD rents now typically range from $490 to $600 per square metre for A Grade quality stock, and between $390 and $455 per square metre per annum for B grade buildings. Vacancy rates in 2017-18 will continue to tighten, reducing the number of options and incentives for tenants. Falling incentives will boost the effective rental growth which will continue its upward trajectory until the new supply comes online in 2019-20.
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Melbourne CBD office leasing continues its strong momentum

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A commercial property in Sydney’s Double Bay has been snapped up in an off market deal with the SJD apartment development group paying a reputed $45 million.
The property, Bay Village at 28-32 Cross Street has a site area of around 1,030 sqm. 
SJD also recently secured the neighbouring property - an apartment development site from veteran property developer Bill Roche for $54.6 million. 
Most of the Double Bay agents are overseas on holidays, but the chatter at a mid-week art gallery opening onsite, suggested the unconfirmed selling agents were father son team, Craig Pontey of Ray White Double Bay and Matt Pontey of Colliers International.
Double Bay, having been crippled by the opening of the Westfield Shopping Centre in Bondi Junction, is regaining its momentum after newly built prestige residential complexes, the reopening of the major hotel, a new library and the Kiora shopping space.
 
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Double Bay $100 million apartment site consolidation on Cross Street

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A 92-room building currently used for student accommodation in Sydney’s lower North Shore suburb of Greenwich has sold for $14.9 million.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-nsw-greenwich-501714013" target="_blank">33 Greenwich Road</a> property has four floors and is approved for 175 beds in total and has a building area of nearly 3,230 sqm and land area of 4,290 sqm.
Each floor excluding the ground floor has separate male and female bathrooms, common kitchenette, store rooms, ironing room and a cleaner’s cupboard. The building also consists of a commercial kitchen, cafeteria area and a manager’s flat.
The selling agents were Darren Pienaar and Michael Culibrk of Gerard Cole Property Consultants.
The property is close to shopping precincts, schools and public transport. 
The property last traded in 2012 for $6.25 million, according to Corelogic RP Data.
Student accommodation has been a growing asset class for investors. Last month, Furnished Property, a student accommodation provider, put a portfolio of 14 long-term leasehold properties in central Sydney on the market through Savills.
 
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Student hostel in Sydney's Greenwich sold for $14.9 million

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A laneway retail asset in Melbourne’s CBD has been snapped up by a local investor for $2.875 million in an off-market transaction.
The <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-melbourne-502464730" target="_blank">165 Flinders Lane</a> property is a two-storey shopfront on the corner of iconic laneway Hosier Lane.
The deal was brokered by Colliers International’s Oliver Hay, Daniel Wolman and David Sia.
The property transacted with vacant possession but represents a market yield of about 3.5 per cent and a price per square metre of more than $36,000 per sqm, according to the agents.
“165 Flinders Lane embodies the ongoing trend of investors and tenants tweaking their portfolio strategies to incorporate laneways due to their character and point of difference,” Hay said.
He cited another ground-floor retail shop a stone’s throw away at 118 Russell Street that recently sold under the hammer for $1.75 million, representing a record $87,500 per sqm.
The sale price of 165 Flinders Lane reflected the growing appetite for quirky and unconventional retail assets in Melbourne’s CBD, they added.
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Laneway shopfront in Melbourne CBD sold for nearly $2.9 million

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Centuria Property Funds said its listed office fund, Centuria Metropolitan REIT (ASX: CMA), has bought three commercial properties in Perth and Melbourne for a total of $150 million. 
In Perth, Centuria acquired two new commercial assets: <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-offices-wa-perth-502267250" target="_blank">The Hatch Building</a> at 144 Sterling Street (above), and 42-46 Colin Street, for a total of $91.8 million. The deals marked the fund manager’s first foray into the Perth office market.
Late in June, Centuria acquired the new Target headquarters at Williams Landing in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Together with the Perth deals, the total value was $150 million and will increase Centuria Capital Group’s (ASX: CNI) entire funds under management to $4.15 billion, it said in a media release.
Earlier this year, Centuria Property Funds sold its commercial office tower in Brisbane’s Spring Hill for $38.7 million to Sentinel Property Group.
“Centuria’s approach is to pay the fee and to take over the management from the agent, freeing them up to work on the next property, which enables us to generate income returns alongside the potential for capital growth,” said CMA trust manager Nicholas Blake.
The two Perth properties are fully 100% leased, with the major occupiers being WA Police, Insurance Australia Group Ltd, and consulting firm Hatch. 
“This diverse range of high-quality tenants, from government-owned and listed companies to international firms, means shareholders can feel confident in securing attractive and stable yield,” added Blake.
The combined WALE of the three properties is 6.5 years and their fixed rental reviews sit between 3.25% and 3.75%, Centuria said.
The acquisitions were partially funded by an equity raising of $90 million.
The acquisitions will help REIT’s property portfolio to increase in value by 25% to $760 million. 
It will see the trust’s market capitalisation increase from approximately $430 million to more than $520 million, improving its potential for S&amp;P/ASX300 index inclusion (based on securities prices at 12 July 2017). 
CMA is also doing the due diligence on a development site in South West Sydney for the construction of an A-Grade commercial office building expected to be valued at around $75 million, it said. 
On the Perth acquisitions, Blake said the metro market was beginning to show excellent fundamentals, while AREITs in general are proving attractive to risk-averse investors.
“At CMA, we believe a truly quality property can provide unitholders with returns and yields over time in any market.” 
 
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